Community colleague turned patient praises hospital colleagues for exceptional cancer care
Community Matron Barbara Kelly says care from haematology colleagues was “fantastic” during her cancer treatment.
Barbara, who joined the Trust in 2004, was diagnosed with high grade 4 non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in February 2024. In December, Barbara was told she was cancer free.
A community colleague, Barbara spent time in Rotherham Hospital during treatment: “I want to really thank Wards A6 and A7 for the care they gave me.
“A6 were the first people that I met, the Haematology ward. When I first went up for my treatment in February it was quite daunting, but everybody made it so nice. Because of the way they’d made me feel, I wasn’t as worried about going after that first time.
“I then ended up on A7 as an inpatient. I had a couple of inpatient stays there for about four days at a time and they were all lovely as well. They’ve always been there to help me understand things and shown such compassion.
“They’ve really been fantastic - I want to say a big thank you to them all.”
Chief Nurse Helen Dobson said: “I’m pleased to hear how our haematology colleagues were able to put Barbara at ease during such a worrying time.
“Their compassion is a fine example of the care we strive to provide for all patients.”